# iSymphonic Orchestra vs Celtic Sounds MIDI Module

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Celtic Sounds MIDI Module at none against iSymphonic Orchestra's 12. Celtic Sounds MIDI Module also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.1 vs 3.8). iSymphonic Orchestra's advantage is ratings volume (103 vs 9) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

iSymphonic Orchestra costs $9.99 and Celtic Sounds MIDI Module $9.99 up front. iSymphonic Orchestra sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Celtic Sounds MIDI Module asks for nothing beyond the download.

Celtic Sounds MIDI Module holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSymphonic Orchestra has 103 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of iSymphonic Orchestra's written reviews are positive against 50% of Celtic Sounds MIDI Module's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iSymphonic Orchestra ships an update every 2 months, Celtic Sounds MIDI Module every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSymphonic Orchestra | Celtic Sounds MIDI Module |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isymphonic-orchestra/id892220800/reviews) | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celtic-sounds-midi-module/id1403026032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Schoenebeck d/b/a Crudebyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/428367741) | [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369) |

## What reviewers say

### iSymphonic Orchestra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isymphonic-orchestra/id892220800)

This app provides sophisticated, realistic orchestral sounds for musicians. Connect a MIDI keyboard to your device to access a wide range of instruments for live performance or composition. It supports advanced audio and MIDI connections with other apps.

**Highlights:** Realistic orchestral instrument sounds, MIDI keyboard connectivity, Audio Unit and Inter-App Audio support, Low latency audio engine, Integrated effects with presets, MIDI recording and playback

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arpa Sound Set | $8.99 | one-time |
| Vento Sound Set | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro Sound Set | $11.99 | one-time |
| Canto Sound Set | $11.99 | one-time |
| Boato Sound Set | $11.99 | one-time |
| Voce Sound Set | $11.99 | one-time |
| Varia Sound Set | $11.99 | one-time |
| Aulos Sound Set | $11.99 | one-time |
| Perla Sound Set | $11.99 | one-time |
| Cupra Sound Set | $16.99 | one-time |
| Corda Sound Set | $16.99 | one-time |
| Keys Sound Set | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Exceptional sound quality and realistic orchestral samples
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎹 Highly responsive to MIDI keyboard input and expression controls
- 🔌 Seamless integration with DAWs like GarageBand, Cubasis, and AUM
- 🎼 Wide variety of articulations and instrument combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for additional sound packs
- 🐛 Crashes when used as AU plugin with multiple instances
- ⚠️ Random loud distortion artifacts at unpredictable times
- 🎹 On-screen keyboard is too small and difficult to use
- 🔊 Inconsistent volume levels across different notes and instruments

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when using multiple AU instances in AUM
- GarageBand integration fails during export and audio merging
- Audio cuts out or plays only partially during export
- Track deletion causes complete app crash and data loss
- Reverberation artifacts on specific notes (C4, C5)

**Requested features**

- Ability to hide unowned sound packs for easier navigation
- Zoom function for keyboard section
- Adjustable attack and release envelope controls
- Filter to show only owned sounds
- Dedicated save/record/play controls on main screen


### Celtic Sounds MIDI Module

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celtic-sounds-midi-module/id1403026032)

This app is a CoreMIDI sound module that provides authentic sounds of seven traditional Irish and Scottish instruments. It can be used with MIDI file players, other MIDI controller apps, or directly with a MIDI keyboard. Adjust transposition, volume, reverb, and MIDI pitch bend for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Seven traditional Irish/Scottish instruments, Fully transposable MIDI sound module, CoreMIDI and Audiobus 2/3 compatible, Adjustable transposition and reverb, Responds to MIDI velocity and pitch bend, Detailed MIDI note range information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSymphonic Orchestra free?

iSymphonic Orchestra costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Celtic Sounds MIDI Module free?

Celtic Sounds MIDI Module costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iSymphonic Orchestra or Celtic Sounds MIDI Module?

Celtic Sounds MIDI Module is rated higher. iSymphonic Orchestra averages 3.8 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Celtic Sounds MIDI Module averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do iSymphonic Orchestra or Celtic Sounds MIDI Module have ads?

Neither iSymphonic Orchestra nor Celtic Sounds MIDI Module shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSymphonic Orchestra or Celtic Sounds MIDI Module?

iSymphonic Orchestra ships an update every 2 months, and Celtic Sounds MIDI Module every 5 days. Most recently, iSymphonic Orchestra was updated on October 18, 2026 and Celtic Sounds MIDI Module on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*